The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-09

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reared the master The Yacht paid OF
and turning her back on the sea, rushed
down the channel-alas. into the tide
eddy, which sucked her under the roeSs
Of Portland Island as the wini veered
again
The soldiers at the Verne by this time
were crowded upon the cliffs to see the
wreck" some shouted for ropes, some
for rockets. but neither were forthcoming
The yacht drove in and in five minutes
ran between two rocks, where the wind
having chopped az in to southwest she
remained stern 70 sea-frequently swept
by the waves, and apparently only a few
minutes 20 live. We were screaming and
in the most terrible distress Ladv Par
dock alone said not a word she took
her child from NV arms. and said
Mrs. Farmer, try and save yourself
when the time comes. Jocelyn and
viii lie together
Mamma, am very hungry. May
have some tea soon =" whimpered Joee-
lyu.
The mother kissed him passionateIy.
Tears came into my ewes a. I remember
Ell my own children and Charley Was
this death2
Mr. Hemphil did all De could TO cheer
us. They VIII find a rocket and We
can reach those rocks there or the beach.
Il is not 50 rough here as yonder Weare
lucky" he siid-
Lucky I thought Lucky o. die in two
minutes or less. when the yacht begins 10
break up
Mr. ClrIewe and his wife We're stand
ing hand in hand. pale, Bat firm They
had been praying hai prayed, tco (;
the light was dying out a black figure
ure was seen upon the beach. Ifhe could
swim out that fifty yards or 50, he might
bring u- some assistance. The master
shook his head
There's no swimmer IN Dorset as vii
do 1t. IT. possible. I've seen men in
the Pacific swim a. bad bits. bur there's
not ten men in this country would try
it,
The figure came near and stood by the
cliff in spot opposite the wreck Three
men were behind him on a ied-e-hold-
ing rop,-he intended 70 come out To
them Hurrah
lie plunged from rock into deep.
seething water. which broke over his
head. He was gone No. He reappear-
eel beyond the wave he had gone through
IL, and was making progress toward the
Yacht. steadily We could not bear to
look at him. It seemed as if be must be
dashed TO pieces but be made his way
out and, after j terrible struggle under the
yachts bows, was hauled in, bleeding,
dripping, half naked, and with a strong
line around his waist
A cheer another a scream from Lady
! Pariioek The very last person she had
I expected 10 soc had done this thrice gal
liant feat-Captain Armstrong, who she
had limited was a coward 4 coward
There was no time for compliments.
The men ashore had gained the beach
now, and had already attached a rope 70
tne line. The rope was hauled on board,
basket and whip were quickly attached
and the basket Travelled across, deluged at
/ times by the waves. bat securely. The
first person 10 venture was Mrs. Cardewe.
By general consent she went first, and
was landed dripping, but safely. Lady
PariocS refused 20 20 without her boy
/ but Captain Armstrong said, Trust him
I 10 me. viii answer for his life with my
own ."
I She smiled at him and gave him her
band. He clasped IT, She kissed her
child. bidding i'm remain with Captain
[ Armstrong. Sir Jocelvn said never a
word. He acquiesced silently and chung
[ to his preserver tightly. The basket was
sent away safely then went, and was
cIasped in Chariey's arms tainted
Everybody WAS saved. Captain Arm
strong quilted the wreck. last but one,
and delivered he child to his mother,
who was waiting, fearless, obhyious OF
. the wind and rain and sea. while she was
carried across. And tins man. she had
I said was afraid. And T. Well, I say
nothing now. Dry clothes and "A welcome
7 10 the barracks were within reach. and in
a couple of hours. after great Kindness
from the governor Of the prison and the
! soldiers. were enabled to proceed To Wey-
mouth. Thtt night the wind was terri
BILE and the Firehv Wa knocked to plec-
- at high water on the CheSIl Bank on
Monday morning l went down and saw
her broken up.
We remained at Weymouth untin Mon
day. and then al returned 20 Cardewe
Manor except ulys IF, Captain Armstrong.
Lady Parlock and Jocelyn. The lad
could not bear to part from hi~ friend
who had rescued him. and bad told him
50 many nice stories
Il must 70. my boy the captain said (.
- [ am afr,lid-I mean I am Obliged TO
GO
"Oh Captain Armstrong. can you ever
forgive me ~ cried Lady Pardock, tear
fully. / beg your pardon most humbly
for 80 misrepreseutiug you
Nv dear Lady Plriock, please say
no more. | am really glad that was
able to render YOU service.
\ service 7 can never repay, she
said Vow, Jocelyn, 20 with Mrs. Far
mer For once the child paused. Then
he said
want Captain Armstrong to stay
with Us always. mamma We nave pien-
" of money for Us all, and such a big
house. VIII Won come, he cried.
am afraid cannot 20 for long, joe
eiyn." he said not for always
Why not?'' said Lady Par,iock. sud-
denly. Then the blood rushed TO her
face. for she conceived what construction
might be placed upon her words. She
uiotioned me to leave the room and then
Iwent out with Jocelyn until rain came
on. when I came back.
Captain Armstrong Il going 70 be my
new papa" cried Sir Soeelyn that even
ing as be rushed into my room. Is it
not splendid? Now he viii tell me pIen-
" Of tales Mamma il glad, too. for she